The Group of Atoms That Is Responsible for the Characteristic

question 89

Multiple Choice

The group of atoms that is responsible for the characteristic properties of a family of organic compounds is called a/an ________ group.

• A) hydrocarbon
• B) functional
• C) ether
• D) enzyme
• E) polyatomic ion

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